The GBA Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 was successfully held on January 20 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The event welcomed 130 members and esteemed guests, including the German Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mrs. Helga Margarete Barth, the Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy in Hanoi, Mr. Simon Kreye, and former German Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Christian-Ludwig Weber-Lortsch.
The German Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mrs. Helga Margarete Barth, attended the AGM and praised the GBA’s efforts in strengthening trade relations between Germany and Vietnam. Mrs. Barth remarked, “I am impressed by the broad range of activities of the GBA that I have witnessed since my arrival to Vietnam last summer – all of them targeted towards the deepening of our bilateral economic relations. I am optimistic about the future of our partnership, especially with the election of the GBA’s new, strong, and diverse Board of Directors. The German Embassy and Consulate-General in Vietnam are committed to supporting the new GBA Board, and we look forward to working together, particularly as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Germany and Vietnam in 2025.”
The AGM came together to review the GBA’s 2024 achievements, highlights, and financial report, and presented future strategic directions, marking its 30th anniversary. To commemorate, the event launched a new logo and a dedicated web page showcasing the GBA community’s journey and achievements in German-Vietnamese business relations over the past three decades.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the fifteen newly elected representatives of the Board of Directors for 2025:
CHAIRMAN:
∘ Alexander ZIEHE, Viessmann Vietnam
VICE-CHAIRMEN:
∘ Martin KOERNER, The Anam Group
∘ Torben MINKO, B.Braun Vietnam
VICE-CHAIRWOMAN:
∘ Minh NGUYEN, Allianz Partners
TREASURER:
∘ Maximilian RUMMERT, Bayer Vietnam
EUROCHAM DELEGATE:
∘ Erick CONTRERAS, BASF Vietnam
BOARD MEMBERS:
∘ Dirk AREND, CBTW APAC
∘ Betty DUONG, German Dental Clinic
∘ Quang HUYNH, Deutsche Bank Vietnam
∘ Jan-Christian KOLDEHOFF, Fr. Meyer’s Sohn Vietnam
∘ Björn KOSLOWSKI, AHK Vietnam
∘ Dr. Oliver MASSMANN, Duane Morris Vietnam LLC
∘ Tuan VI, Schaeffler
∘ Michael WEKEZER, Rödl & Partner
Re-appointed Chairman Mr. Alexander Ziehe expressed his gratitude to the GBA members for their trust and support. Chairman Ziehe stated, “2024 has been an outstanding year for Germany-Vietnam economic relations. Growing to over 400 members, increasing our events by one third, and significantly expanding our media presence last year are testaments to our thriving community. We are active partners in Vietnam’s growth, shaping a sustainable, innovative, and resilient economy. Our vision for 2025 is to accelerate these efforts and make a lasting impact.”
As GBA celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, it remains dedicated to strengthening economic ties between Germany and Vietnam. The next 30 years promise increased collaboration, ensuring a prosperous future for both nations in a sustainable, innovative, and interconnected global economy.
The meeting also bid farewell to the outgoing GBA Board members, expressing gratitude for their outstanding contributions and steadfast support to the GBA community.
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